There was drama after two motorists resisted orders from a police officer who allegedly entered their motor vehicle and demanded they produce their passports. In a video that has ignited varied opinions about the conduct of the motorists and the police officers, the enraged civilians are heard asking the police officer to identify himself first…
The demographic transition may be the biggest opportunity for the economies of sub-Saharan Africa, but will only be able to enjoy the dividends if they make sufficient investment in education. The 2024 Fiscal Monitor by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows that a percentage increase in education spending can boost medium-term GDP by as much…
Kenya is among eight African nations expected to benefit from South Korea’s K-rice belt initiative aimed at providing farmers with quality rice varieties and sharing top-notch farming know-how. This is expected to take centre stage at the planned South Korea-Africa Summit slated for June 4 to 5 in Seoul. Kenya’s president William Ruto has already confirmed…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that the government has set aside Ksh.1 billion to support affected families in the Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) regions as floods continue to wreak havoc in the nation. Speaking during a food distribution exercise to affected families in Mathare at Valley Bridge Primary School in Nairobi on Sunday,…
Agnes Ngetich has threatened the late Agnes Tirop’s women-only 10km world record at the Adizero Road to records following the astonishing time she clocked to win the race. Agnes Ngetich and Nicholas Kimeli stole the show at the Adizero Road to Records on Saturday morning, April 27. Ngetich stopped the clock at 30:03 with Margaret…
Police will be hoping to keep their maiden continental hopes alive with a win over Sofapaka in the FKF Cup Kenya Police are gearing up for a crucial clash against Sofapaka in the quarter-finals of the FKF Cup, scheduled to take place at Dandora Stadium on Saturday at 3 PM local time. The law enforcement…
A former Boeing employee, who was found dead in March, accused the company of “countless” violations of US law in testimony given just before his death. John Barnett claimed the firm tried to “eliminate” quality inspections at a plant that makes 787 planes. The former quality control manager had been giving a formal legal deposition…
Kenyans on social media have expressed their disappointment at the ruling party for using choppers to deliver voting materials for their ongoing grassroots elections. The heavy rains in the country prompted the party to ferry the voting materials to the five counties, impairing transport activities as bridges and roads are flooded. According to the UDA…
Aigles du Congo head coach Luc Eymael has explained why he thinks it’s time for Brian Mandela to exit Mamelodi Sundowns. Kenyan international Brian Onyango Mandela (29) endured a frustrating day to forget as a section of Mamelodi Sundowns fans turned against him with endless boos during their 2-1 Premier Soccer League (PSL) victory against…
A politician from Bungoma county has been formally charged with cyber-bullying Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa. Cyberbullying in Kenya Joseph Lendrix Waswa is accused of threatening Barasa by telling him that he would circulate his naked photos in numerous WhatsApp groups. Waswa, alias SSP Kiprop, appeared before Kibera Senior Principal Magistrate Margate Maroro on Thursday, April…
